domingo, 28 de noviembre de 2010

Reported speech

If we report what another person has said, we usually do not use the speaker’s exact words (direct speech), but reported (indirect) speech.
  • Statements



Example:               He said, “I am happy.” – He said that he was happy.



  • Commands in Reported Speech



tell + object + to + infinitive verb

Example:
She said, “Say hello to your mum.“ = She told me to say hello to my mum.
For negative requests, use ‚not to‘ + infinite verb.
Example:
He said, “Don't do that. “= He told me not to do that. 
  • Requests in Reported Speech
ask + object + to + infinitive verb  
Example:
She said, "Could you lend me some money?" = She asked me to lend her some money.
She said, "Please don't leave me." = She asked him not to leave her.
  • Questions in Reported Speech
In yes/no questions, use "if".
He asked: “Does she live in London?“ .  =        He asked if she lived in London.

In reported wh-questions use the question word : what, where, when, why, how without the auxiliary.
He asked:“Where does she live?“      =    He asked where she lived.
1) Write reported ststements, questions, commands and requests.
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 Reported speech exercises

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